How far is Fayetteville, AR from Mineral Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Mineral Springs, AR is about 216 miles (347.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.96 mi
04h 22m
Flight
151.77 mi
244.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.77 mi
Kilometers
244.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.96 mi
Kilometers
347.56 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 6:59 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Fri, Oct 16, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-10-16T02:36
Arrive Mineral Springs
Fri, Oct 16, 6:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
108.1 mi
02h 11m
To Mineral Springs
107.9 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph N
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Mineral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Mineral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    575 ft · 16 sec · South College Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

    2093 ft · 53 sec · South Nelson Hackett Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South School Avenue

    652 ft · 20 sec · South School Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Razorback Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Razorback Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cato Springs Road

    1874 ft · 40 sec · South Cato Springs Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1618 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Collin Raye Drive

    8 mi · 11 min · East Collin Raye Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 371/State Highway 24

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 371/State Highway 24

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 371/State Highway 24

    10.6 mi · 16 min · US Highway 371/State Highway 24

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Runnels Street

    664 ft · 13 sec · West Runnels Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Runnels Street

    2340 ft · 39 sec · West Runnels Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Runnels Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Mineral Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cato Springs Road
41 mi · 19%
East Collin Raye Drive
13.4 mi · 6%
US Highway 371/State Highway 24
12.8 mi · 6%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 6%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 2%
South Razorback Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

121 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
02h 11m from Fayetteville
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Mineral Springs?

The road trip is about 216 miles (347.6 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Fayetteville and 107.9 miles from Mineral Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.08 one way or $60.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Mineral Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 151.77 mi (244.25 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8751200, -93.9138000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Mineral Springs (-93.9138, 33.87512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.85 L · about $30.08
Round trip
$60.15
15.24 gal · 57.7 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $30.08 $60.15
Mid-grade $4.44 $33.84 $67.68
Premium $4.83 $36.77 $73.53
Diesel $5.92 $45.10 $90.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Mineral Springs. The current time is 02:36:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.